Chattogram City Corporation
Chattogram City Corporation চট্টগ্রাম সিটি কর্পোরেশন | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Founded | 30 September 1989 |
New session started | 3 November 2024[1][2] |
| Leadership | |
Vacant since 19 August 2024 | |
Sheikh Muhammad Tauhidul Islam since 22 January 2023 | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | Vacant seats
55 councillors |
Length of term | Up to five years |
| Elections | |
| First past the post | |
First election | 30 January 1994 |
Last election | 27 January 2021 |
Next election | TBD |
| Meeting place | |
| Nagar Bhaban, Tigerpass, Chittagong | |
| Website | |
| www | |
Chattogram City Corporation (Bengali: চট্টগ্রাম সিটি কর্পোরেশন; abbreviated as CCC) is a local government authority responsible for administering all civic services in Chattogram, the second-largest city of Bangladesh. The CCC government is elected by popular vote every five years. The corporation is headed by a mayor, who oversees a council consisting of 55 councillors representing the city’s wards. The functions and powers of the CCC are defined under the provisions of the City Corporation Act, 2009.
Administration
The Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) administers the metropolitan area through 16 thanas: Akbarshah, Bakalia, Bandar, Bayazid, Chandgaon, Double Mooring, Halishahar, Khulshi, Kotwali, Pahartali, Panchlaish, Patenga, Chawkbazar, Sadarghat, EPZ and Karnaphuli. These thanas are further subdivided into 41 wards and 211 mahallas. The CCC also administers small adjoining areas of Hathazari Upazila as part of its extended jurisdiction.[3]
Functions and Services
The Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) is responsible for administering the city and ensuring the provision of essential infrastructure and public services. Its functions include urban planning, transport management, healthcare, education, waste management, water supply, and security. Through these services, CCC aims to improve the quality of life for residents and promote sustainable urban development.
| # | Department | Functions / Services |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Office of the Mayor | Executive leadership; overall city governance; policy direction; supervision and coordination of all CCC departments |
| 2 | Chief Executive Office | Inter-departmental coordination; monitoring implementation of services and development projects |
| 3 | Administration and Establishment | Human resource management; staff recruitment, posting and promotion; internal discipline and service delivery oversight |
| 4 | Finance and Accounts | Budget preparation; financial planning; revenue and expenditure control; payment processing; accounts management; internal audit |
| 5 | Engineering | Infrastructure supervision; road-cutting permission; building plan approval; contractor enlistment; land demarcation certification |
| 6 | Urban planning and Development | Development of roads, drains, bridges, culverts and footpaths; land development; planned residential areas; urban beautification |
| 7 | Electricity | Installation, operation and maintenance of street lighting; lamp-post management; city illumination |
| 8 | Transportation and Communication | Urban transport coordination; traffic and parking management; emergency transport services; corpse transportation; bus terminal management; ambulance and road-roller services |
| 9 | Waste management and Cleaning | Solid waste collection and disposal; street sweeping; drain cleaning; mosquito control; landfill operation and management |
| 10 | Health | Operation of hospitals and clinics; maternal and child healthcare; immunization programs; vitamin A campaigns; health and midwifery training |
| 11 | Registrar | Registration and issuance of birth and death certificates; nationality, inheritance and character certificates |
| 12 | Education and Culture | Management of schools, madrasas, Sanskrit tolls, kindergartens and technical institutes; adult education; teacher training; cultural academies; theatre and arts institutions |
| 13 | Water supply and Sewerage | Coordination of urban water supply and sewerage services in collaboration with Chattogram WASA |
| 14 | Revenue | Issuance and renewal of trade licenses; holding tax assessment and collection; market and shop allotment; lease and municipal asset management |
| 15 | Security and Law and Order | City security management; joint operations with CMP; installation and monitoring of CCTV systems |
| 16 | Magistracy | Operation of mobile courts; arbitration-based dispute resolution; anti-adulteration and regulatory enforcement drives |
| 17 | Housing and Public works | Allocation, development and maintenance of residential plots, flats and metropolitan housing projects |
| 18 | Social welfare | Welfare programs for the poor, elderly, women and persons with disabilities; social assistance; community development initiatives |
| 19 | Environmental and Public health | Pollution control; sanitation monitoring; food safety; climate change adaptation and mitigation; urban greening and tree plantation |
| 20 | Disaster management and Relief | Disaster preparedness and response; emergency rescue operations; relief distribution during floods, cyclones, fires and other natural calamities |
| 21 | Religious Welfare | Support for religious festivals including Eid and Puja; regulation of Qurbani cattle markets; land allocation and logistical support for religious events |
It coordinates with relevant authorities to ensure proper water supply, sanitation, traffic management, and security for residents, aiming to improve the quality of urban life and support sustainable city development.
Annual budget
Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) has announced a budget of ৳2145.42 crore (US$180 million) for 2025-2026 fiscal year.
Ward and councillor list
| # | Ward | Councillor | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Pahartali | Vacant | TBD | |
| 2 | Jalalabad | |||
| 3 | Panchlaish | |||
| 4 | Chandgaon | |||
| 5 | Mohra | |||
| 6 | East Sholashahar | |||
| 7 | West Sholashahar | |||
| 8 | Sholokbahar | |||
| 9 | North Pahartali | |||
| 10 | North Kattali | |||
| 11 | South Kattali | |||
| 12 | Saraipara | |||
| 13 | Pahartali | |||
| 14 | Lalkhan Bazar | |||
| 15 | Bagmaniram | |||
| 16 | Chawkbazar | |||
| 17 | West Bakalia | |||
| 18 | East Bakalia | |||
| 19 | South Bakalia | |||
| 20 | Dewan Bazar | |||
| 21 | Jamal khan | |||
| 22 | Enayet Bazar | |||
| 23 | North Pathantooly | |||
| 24 | North Agrabad | |||
| 25 | Rampur | |||
| 26 | North Halishahar | |||
| 27 | South Agrabad | |||
| 28 | Pathantooly | |||
| 29 | West Madarbari | |||
| 30 | East Madarbari | |||
| 31 | Alkaran | |||
| 32 | Andarkilla | |||
| 33 | Firingee Bazar | |||
| 34 | Patharghata | |||
| 35 | Boxirhat | |||
| 36 | Gosaildanga | |||
| 37 | North Middle Halishahar | |||
| 38 | South Middle Halishahar | |||
| 39 | South Halishahar | |||
| 40 | North Patenga | |||
| 41 | South Patenga | |||
| Reserved Women's Councillor | ||||
| 42 | Reserved women's seat-1 | Vacant | TBD | |
| 43 | Reserved women's seat-2 | |||
| 44 | Reserved women's seat-3 | |||
| 45 | Reserved women's seat-4 | |||
| 46 | Reserved women's seat-5 | |||
| 47 | Reserved women's seat-6 | |||
| 48 | Reserved women's seat-7 | |||
| 49 | Reserved women's seat-8 | |||
| 50 | Reserved women's seat-9 | |||
| 51 | Reserved women's seat-10 | |||
| 52 | Reserved women's seat-11 | |||
| 53 | Reserved women's seat-12 | |||
| 54 | Reserved women's seat-13 | |||
| 55 | Reserved women's seat-14 | |||
Deputies
The deputy mayor (also known as Panel mayor) is the elected executive of the City Corporation. Three Panel Mayors are chosen from council members, with the top-voted serving as Deputy Mayor and Acting Mayor in the Mayor’s absence. The other two Panel Mayors assist in overseeing key offices and supporting executive functions.
| No. | Position | Incumbent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panel Mayor 1 | Vacant |
| 2 | Panel Mayor 2 | Vacant |
| 3 | Panel Mayor 3 | Vacant |
List of mayors
- Status
| No. | Portrait | Officeholder (birth–death) |
Election | Term of office | Designation | Political party |
Reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | Period | |||||||||
| 1 | Mahmudul Islam Chowdhury | – | 30 September 1989 | 4 December 1990 | 1 year, 65 days | Mayor | Jatiya Party (Ershad) | ||||
| – | M. A. Bari | – | 13 December 1990 | 11 May 1991 | 149 days | Administrator | Independent | ||||
| 2 | Mir Mohammad Nasiruddin | – | 12 May 1991 | 20 December 1993 | 2 years, 222 days | Mayor | Bangladesh Nationalist Party | ||||
| – | Omar Farooq | – | 21 December 1993 | 10 March 1994 | 79 days | Administrator | Independent | ||||
| 3 | A. B. M. Mohiuddin Chowdhury (1944–2017) |
1994 2000 2005 |
11 March 1994 | 29 March 2007 | 13 years, 18 days | Mayor | Bangladesh Awami League | [4][5] | |||
| – | M. Manjur Alam | — | 29 March 2007 | 4 September 2008 | 1 year, 159 days | Acting Mayor | Bangladesh Awami League | ||||
| 3 | A. B. M. Mohiuddin Chowdhury (1944–2017) |
— | 4 September 2008 | 1 February 2010 | 1 year, 150 days | Mayor | Bangladesh Awami League | ||||
| 4 | M. Manjur Alam | 2010 | 10 June 2010 | 6 May 2015 | 4 years, 330 days | Mayor | Bangladesh Nationalist Party | [6] | |||
| 5 | A. J. M. Nasir Uddin | 2015 | 7 May 2015 | 4 August 2020 | 5 years, 89 days | Mayor | Bangladesh Awami League | [7][8] | |||
| – | Mohammed Khorshed Alam Sujon | – | 5 August 2020 | 6 February 2021 | 185 days | Administrator | Bangladesh Awami League | ||||
| 6 | Rezaul Karim Chowdhury | 2021 | 15 February 2021 | 19 August 2024 | 3 years, 217 days | Mayor | Bangladesh Awami League | [9][10] | |||
| – | Md. Tofayel Islam | – | 19 August 2024 | 3 November 2024 | 76 days | Administrator | Independent | [11] | |||
| 7 | Shahadat Hossain | – | 3 November 2024 | Present | 1 year, 48 days | Mayor | Bangladesh Nationalist Party | [12][13][14] | |||
Past elections
Election result 2021
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | Rezaul Karim Chowdhury | 3,69,248 | 84.79 | N/A | |
| BNP | Dr. Shahadat Hossain | 52,489 | 12.05 | N/A | |
| IAB | Md. Jannatul Islam | 4,980 | 1.14 | N/A | |
| BIF | M.A Matin | 2,126 | 0.49 | N/A | |
| Islamic Front | Muhammad Waheed Murad | 1,109 | 0.25 | N/A | |
| Majority | 3,16,759 | 72.74 | |||
| Turnout | 4,36,543 | 22.52 | |||
| Registered electors | 19,38,706 | ||||
| AL hold | |||||
Election result 2015
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | A J M Nasir Uddin | 4,75,361 | 57.87 | N/A | ||
| BNP | M. Manjur Alam | 3,04,837 | 37.11 | N/A | ||
| BIF | M.A Mannan | 11,655 | 1.42 | N/A | ||
| IAB | Wazed Hossain | 9,868 | 1.18 | N/A | ||
| JP(E) | Solayman Alam Sheth | 6,131 | 0.75 | N/A | ||
| Majority | 1,70,524 | 20.76 | ||||
| Turnout | 8,68,664 | 47.90 | ||||
| Registered electors | 18,13,600 | |||||
| AL gain from BNP | ||||||
Election result 2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNP | M. Manjur Alam | 4,79,145 | 54.20 | N/A | ||
| AL | A. B. M. Mohiuddin Chowdhury | 3,83,617 | 43.40 | N/A | ||
| Independent | Mofazzal Hossain | 8,813 | 1.00 | N/A | ||
| IAB | Rafiq Islam | 6,521 | 0.74 | N/A | ||
| JP(E) | Solayman Alam Sheth | 2,083 | 0.24 | N/A | ||
| Majority | 95,528 | 10.8 | ||||
| Turnout | 8,85,065 | 52.25 | ||||
| Registered electors | 16,93,954 | |||||
| BNP gain from AL | ||||||
Election result 2005
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | A. B. M. Mohiuddin Chowdhury | 3,50,891 | N/A | ||
| BNP | Mir Mohammad Nasiruddin | 2,59,410 | N/A | ||
| Majority | 91,481 | ||||
| Turnout | 6,10,301 | ||||
| AL hold | |||||
List of wards by thana/upazila
- Hathazari Upazila: Ward No. 01 (part)
- Bayazid: Ward No. 02
- Chandgaon: Ward No. 04, 05, 06
- Panchlaish: Ward No. 01 (part), 02, 03, 07, 08 (part), 15 (part), 16 (part)
- Akbarshah: Ward No. 10, Ward No. 09 (part)
- Pahartali: Ward No. 09 (part), 11 (part), 12 (part)
- Khulshi: Ward No. 08 (part), 09 (part), 13, 14
- Chawkbazar: Ward No. 16
- Bakoliya: Ward No. 17, 18, 19, 35 (part)
- Kotwali: Ward No. 20, 21, 22, 30 (part), 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 (part), 15 (part), 16 (part)
- Halishahar - Ward No. 11 (part), 24 (part), 25, 26
- Double Mooring: Ward No.12 (part), 23, 24 (part), 27, 28, 29, 30 (part), 36 (part)
- Bandar: Ward No. 36 (part), 37, 38, 39 (part)
- Patenga: Ward No. 39 (part), 40, 41
References
- ^ "Shahadat takes oath as CCC mayor". The Daily Star (Bangladesh). 3 November 2024.
- ^ "EC declares BNP leader Shahadat mayor of Chattogram". The Business Standard. 9 October 2024.
- ^ Palit, Talip (2012). "Chittagong City Corporation". In Islam, Sirajul; Miah, Sajahan; Khanam, Mahfuza; Ahmed, Sabbir (eds.). Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Online ed.). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Banglapedia Trust, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 984-32-0576-6. OCLC 52727562. OL 30677644M. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
- ^ "It's Mohiuddin Again". The Daily Star. 13 May 2005. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ "Opposition win in Chittagong poll". BBC News.
- ^ মনজুর আলম বেসরকারিভাবে চট্টগ্রামের মেয়র নির্বাচিত. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 1 January 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
- ^ "AL-backed AJM Nasir Uddin leads in Chittagong City Corporation mayoral polls". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
- ^ "Nasir Uddin new mayor of Chittagong". Risingbd.com. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
- ^ "Rezaul Karim Chowdhury wins CCC Mayoral polls". New Age. 28 January 2021.
- ^ "Rezaul Karim Elected Chittagong City Mayor". Dhaka Tribune. 28 January 2021.
- ^ "১২ সিটি করপোরেশনে নতুন দায়িত্ব পেলেন যারা". Jugantor. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ "EC declares BNP leader Shahadat mayor of Chattogram". The Daily Star. 8 October 2024.
- ^ "Shahadat takes oath as CCC mayor". The Daily Star. 3 November 2024.
- ^ "BNP's Shahadat becomes Chattogram mayor". bdnews24.com. 9 October 2024. Archived from the original on 9 October 2024.
External links
- Media related to Chattogram City Corporation at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website of Chattogram City Corporation